Liver Transplant or hepatic transplantation is the process of replacing complete or a part of a diseased liver with the healthy liver from a donor. conditions like end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure, has Liver transplantation as a only treatment option sometimes.
Although availability of a healthy donor organs is a major limitation.
Liver is the largest internal organ and performs several critical functions, like processing nutrients, medications and hormones.
Liver produces bile, which helps the body absorb fats, cholesterol and fat-soluble vitamins. It also makes proteins that help the blood clot, remove bacteria and toxins from the blood thus preventing infection and regulating immune response of the body.
Liver transplant procedure can be of two types based on donor, either deceased donor or living donor.
In deceased liver transplant, the complete liver is taken out from the cadaver and is placed into recipient's body.
Whereas in case of living donor, only a part of liver can be transplanted which will later regrow and become fully functional in few weeks.
After placing the donor liver the bile duct and vessels are attached to it and patient is put under observation for further healing and regeneration.
Liver Transplant cost in India for Indian Patients is between Rs.1332000 to Rs.1776000. Cost for International patients is between USD 27000 to USD 33000.
Patient has to stay in the hospital for 14 days and outside the hospital for 60 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.The cost of a Liver Transplant includes:
Preoperative diagnostic tests cost [some tests that may be required, including blood tests (Bilirubin, Prothrombin Time, Creatinine, Albumin), a chest X-ray, an electrocardiogram (EKG), and an abdominal ultrasound]
The surgery cost package includes donor liver resection and liver transplant to the patient.
Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
Medicine cost (Immunosuppressants, Pain Killers, Antibiotics, etc.)
Cost of immunosuppressant injections (if required)
Patient's hospital stay
Donor's hospital stay
Note: Extra care is needed after Liver Transplant since there is a risk of infection, so the patient may need to stay in a sterile environment during recovery.
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing or single room)
The severity of the disease
Additional tests may be needed, like Tissue Biopsy
Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as bleeding, rejection of the donated liver, etc.)
Cost of Blood products (if required)
An extended stay at the Hospital due to any health reason apart from the package stay period
Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident
Listing approximate price of Liver Transplant and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.
Treatment name | Cost range |
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Liver Transplant | Rs.1332000 to Rs.1776000 |
Liver Cirrhosis Treatment | Rs.88800 to Rs.118400 |
Hepatitis B Treatment | Rs.22200 to Rs.29600 |
The price varies across the cities. Tier 1 Cities are usualy more expencive thane tier 2 cities. The price for Liver Transplant in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:
For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Liver Transplant in different countries is approximately:
The right doctor for liver transplant surgery is a Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist or Liver Transplant Surgeon.
Listing popular specialists:
Chairman, 30 years of experience
Liver Transplantation, Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Bile Duct cancer, Gall Bladder Cancer, Biliary stricture, Liver Cyst, Liver Metastases and Biliary Atresia
Director, 31 years of experience
Chronic Liver Specialist, Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic, Liver transplant
Senior Consultant, 39 years of experience
Dr. Sanjay Govil specializes in:
Director, 26 years of experience
Therapeutic Endoscopy, Hepatology and Liver Transplant
Chairman, 23 years of experience
Specializations of Dr. Vivek Vij are:
Consultant, 38 years of experience
Dr. Murugan N specializes in:
Consultant, 13 years of experience
Colectomy, Open Cholecystectomy, Liver Transplant, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Enteroscopy, Pancreatectomy, Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Additional Director, 22 years of experience
Specializations of Dr. Giriraj Bora are listed under:
Senior Consultant, 12 years of experience
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Live donor Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery, Robotic Liver Surgery, Cadaver and donation after cardiac death
Consultant, 15 years of experience
Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery, Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery, Liver Transplant, Surgical Gastroenterology, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery
Consultant, 19 years of experience
Liver Disease Treatment, Liver transplant (Cadaveric and Living Donor), Paediatric liver transplantation, Paediatric liver transplantation HPB Sugeries, Gastrointestinal Oncosurgery, Portal hypertension Surgery, Advance Laparoscopic and Robotic Gastrointestinal (Upper GI, Colorectal & Hepatobiliary) Surgeries
Senior Consultant, 18 years of experience
Cadaver liver transplant Laparoscopic pancreatic surgery pancreas cancer Pediatric Hepatology Liver Cancer.
Director, 18 years of experience
Dr. K R Vasudevan specializes in the following:
Senior Consultant, 36 years of experience
Dr. Prof Darius F Mirza Specializes in the following:
Senior Consultant, 15 years of experience
Living donor and deceased donor liver transplant, ABO-incompatible liver transplant, pediatric liver transplant, Paediatric Liver Transplantation, Swap liver transplant.
Consultant, 12 years of experience
Liver Transplant, Pancreas Surgery, Complex Liver Resections For Liver And Bile Duct Tumors.
Consultant, 18 years of experience
Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Liver Resection Liver Transplant GI Oncology Minimal Access Surgery Bariatric Surgery
Consultant, 25 years of experience
Pancreas transplantation Gall Bladder (Biliary) Stone Treatment Liver Disease Treatment Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Treatment Colitis Treatment Hemorrhoids Treatment Gastritis Treatment Steatosis Acidity Treatment Abdominal Pain Treatment ERCP gastroenterologist Hepatitis B Treatment Acute Pancreatitis Treatment
Senior Consultant, 18 years of experience
Liver Transplant Living Donor and Cadaveric
Consultant, 23 years of experience
Adult Nephrology Acute Kidney Disease ( AKI ) Treatment Kidney Transplant Nephrology ICU Kidney Stone Treatment Kidney Disease Treatment Chronic Kidney Disease ( CKD ) Dialysis / Haemodialysis Diabetes Renal Failure Transplant Nephrology Renal Replacement Therapy Renal Biopsy Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment Electrolyte Disorders Proteinuria
In general, around 75% of people who undergo liver transplant surgery, live for at least five years. That means, for every 100 people who undergoe a liver transplant, around 75 of them will live for more than five years and 25 will die within five years.
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